NORTH EAST VIC:RECENT OBSERVATIONSUPDATED: 16TH / JULY /2018

REPORT CONFIDENCE: STRONGCURRENT UNTIL: 19th / JULY / 2018

OBSERVATION SUMMARY

TREND:IMPROVING/ ONGOING / DETERIORATING

OBSERVATION:

The consistent cold temperatures have created a solid snow pack. BC skiing has been not so enjoyable but challenging.

OUTLOOK: A few cm of fresh snow yesterday have created a nice change but more is on the cards for Tuesday eve. The forecast is for a little warming before the snow arrives and , fingers crossed, will bond well with the pack.

PRIMARY HAZARD

PRIMARY HAZARD(forecast till 19th July 2018)

As we don't know how the bond will turn out nor how much is going to fall the primary hazard will be Caution once precipitation arrives. Status Quo is Low Avalanche Danger, but will change to unknown/considerable.

Weather Models

Snowpack Assessments

The schedule for stability assessment reports will be Mondays. Locations are on or above tree-line and generally South East aspect, although this is conditions dependent.